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One of the best things about Kentucky is that it remains one of the safest places in which to live.
According to the website 24/7 Wall St., we have the sixth-lowest violent-crime rate among the states, while several south of us rank among the top 10 highest. Tennessee’s rate, for example, is nearly three times the size of ours.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky State Fire Marshal Mike Haney joins the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in educating Kentuckians during Fire Prevention Week, which runs through Oct. 15.
“The best way to practice fire safety is to make sure a fire doesn’t break out in the first place,” said Haney. “Look around for potential problems, like overloaded electrical outlets and the use of too many extension cords. These are all easy fixes,” he added.

La Grange, KY – Baptist Health La Grange Diagnostic Imaging is excited to offer its patients access to the latest in 3D mammography. 3D mammography has been shown to improve the detection of breast cancers, particularly in women with dense breast tissue, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.

The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the counties of Oldham, Trimble, Henry, Owen, Carroll and Gallatin during the period of Oct. 1 - 31.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration of vehicles, the licensing of drivers, and detection of impaired drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed in accordance with Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws.

Items published in court news are public record.
The Trimble Banner publishes all misdemeanors, felonies and small-claims judgments recorded in district court, as well as all civil suits recorded in circuit court. Juvenile court cases are not published.
Crime reports are provided by local law enforcement agencies. Charges or citations reported to The Trimble Banner do not imply guilt.
The following cases were heard in Trimble District Court during the week of Oct. 3, 2016:
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By TEENA DRAKE
Special to The Trimble Banner
Can anyone run for president? This is a question which was continually asked in Denny C. Jackson’s class at Switzerland County High School. When Jackson’s response was, “Yes, any good standing American can be on the ballot,” the students wanted proof. Therefore, they began the inspiring quest for Mr. Jackson, their teacher, to become a presidential candidate. Has he followed through? Is his lesson true?
How it all began